Drive or Fly: Anderson County Airport, SC to India Hook, SC?

Side-by-side comparison of driving versus flying for this route. Costs, time, and trade-offs at a glance.

Driving wins

Medium

No scheduled commercial flights found for GSP–CLT. At 125 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

2h 39m

Distance

125.6 mi

Total Cost

$63

CO2

51 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$28

Hotel (1 room, 0 nights) $0

Meals (1 pax, 1 day) $35

+ No luggage restrictions or TSA lines

+ Comfortable one-day drive

+ Stop anywhere along the route

+ Have your own car at the destination

+ Likely faster door-to-door than flying

− Wear and tear on vehicle

− Fuel price fluctuations

Plan the drive

Fly

Door to Door

3h 34m

12m in the air

Air Distance

102 mi

Total Cost

$124

CO2

26 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Anderson County Airport, SC → GSP 59m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 12m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

CLT → India Hook, SC 23m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $124) $124

Airports

Anderson County Airport, SC GSP — Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport 39 mi, ~59m drive

India Hook, SC CLT — Charlotte Douglas International Airport 15 mi, ~23m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between GSP and CLT. Flight estimates above are theoretical.

+ Less physical fatigue

+ Predictable arrival time

− Airport security and check-in overhead

− No scheduled commercial flights found for this route

− Luggage fees and restrictions

− Less flexibility for stops along the way

Train

Amtrak

Door to Door

4h 58m

3h 25m on rail

Total Cost

$24

CO2

7 kg

Route

Crescent

Door-to-Door Timeline

Anderson County Airport, SC → Clemson Amtrak Station 23m

Boarding 30m

Train ride 205m

Arrival 10m

Charlotte Amtrak Station → India Hook, SC 30m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $24) $24

Estimated based on distance. Check amtrak.com for current prices.

Stations

From Clemson Amtrak Station 15 mi, ~23m drive

To Charlotte Amtrak Station 20 mi, ~30m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~11/week

+ Spacious seating with legroom and power outlets

+ Walk around freely during the trip

+ No driving fatigue — relax or work en route

+ Much lower carbon footprint than driving or flying

− Limited schedule — about 11 trips per week

− Amtrak delays can be unpredictable

− Need transportation to/from station

− Less flexibility than driving

At a Glance

	Drive	Fly	Train
Door-to-door time	2h 39m	3h 34m	4h 58m
Total cost (1 person)	$63	$124	$24
Carbon footprint	51 kg CO₂	26 kg CO₂	7 kg CO₂
Flexibility	High	Low
Luggage	Unlimited	Restricted
Reliability	Weather dependent	Data unavailable

Drive data: OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices

Flight data: Statistical estimate

Airports: OurAirports

Transit: Amtrak GTFS — fares estimated

Confidence: Medium — airports identified, fares estimated

Costs are estimates. Actual flight prices vary by airline, date, and booking time. Drive costs based on OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices. Computed Apr 18, 2026.

Route Options

2 different routes between these cities.

Fastest

125.6 mi 2h 38m

via I 85, SC 5, SC 161

Alternative (+29 min)

140.7 mi 3h 7m

via I 385, SC 72; SC 121, I 77

Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Anderson County Airport, SC to India Hook, SC with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.